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R699 CDA

1997 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,418 mi
Last recorded110,418 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 CDA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 110,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 104,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2009 104,783 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 92,715 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 92,715 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 82,464 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2006 72,654 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 65,949 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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R699 CDA is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 111,713 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R699 CDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Legacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R699 CDA registered?

R699 CDA is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R699 CDA safe to buy?

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